Mining Incidents

Berwind Deep Mine Coal

Ramaco Resources, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc
Berwind, Mcdowell County, WV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4609533

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
52
Years on record
2018–2026
Latest incident
May 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2017
1,682
citations
345
significant & substantial
$2,422,617
proposed penalties
$1,111,034
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 81,735 117 34 1431.5
2025 Q3 87,984 90 14 1022.9
2025 Q2 89,478 103 17 1151.1
2025 Q1 528 199 48 376893.9
2024 Q4 1,584 143 33 90277.8
2024 Q3 528 62 16 117424.2
2024 Q1 1,980 41 10 20707.1
2023 Q4 49,542 56 9 1130.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
February 28, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · MACHINERY
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was attempting to move the face drill and got pinched between the machine and the rib causing injury.

Reportable incidents

51 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 2 incidents

May 14, 2026 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Fall from machine

On 5-14-2026, the employee lost EE's footing and fell while working on a belt tail piece. The employee received a laceration to EE's head which required one suture to close.

April 28, 2026 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non- injury unplanned roof fall occurred on the old worked out 1st North Submains return beginning at SS 3897 and extended for approx. 150 feet. The fall was approx. 20' wide and 2 to 5 feet thick. The fall was in the travelable return entry used by the weekly examiner.

2025 · 10 incidents

December 15, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a timber and felt a pain in EE's groin area

November 12, 2025 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was mining in the number 7 right crosscut located on the #2 section when a methane ignition occurred resulting in burns to the employee's face, hands and arms.

October 6, 2025 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping remove a broken torque shaft on the CM machine and as it was being pulled out by another employee the broke end struck EE's left hand resulting in a laceration.

August 25, 2025 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was conducting maintenance when they stood up from a knelled position and strained right knee. Employee continued to work until 10/23/25 when they sought medical treatment and took out of work.

June 26, 2025 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was hanging line curtain on the #2 section in the #4 entry when a piece of coal rib gave loose striking them in the lower back and ankle.

April 17, 2025 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeled down and when EE went to stand up felt a pop in EE's knee.

April 10, 2025 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing by the continuous miner when section of rib came off striking EE's left foot against the continuous miner.

February 28, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down off the flat car and twisted EE's ankle while unloading supplies.

February 22, 2025 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee on the right-hand ring finger resulting in a laceration.

January 18, 2025 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was positioning a ripper motor when it slid onto the side of EE's foot resulting in a laceration.

2024 · 11 incidents

November 12, 2024 WV · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator ELECTRICAL
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Contact with electrical current

Employee states employee was shocked while changing batteries on the scoop. Employee continued to operate the scoop until later when employee informed employee's boss and asked to be brought out of mine to be checked by a doctor.

September 18, 2024 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was mining in the number 7 heading on the Mains section when a methane ignition occurred resulting in burns to the employees face and hands.

August 26, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck on the left forearm by a piece of rock that fell from the mine roof resulting in a laceration.

August 9, 2024 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee ran over a solid cinder block causing EE to bounce in the seat resulting in back pain. Employee continued to work for several days and followed up with the ER doctor on 8/22/24 when EE was taken off work.

June 25, 2024 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a chain to pull belt and the chain broke striking the employee in the ribs.

May 19, 2024 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by flying object

On 5/21/24 employee was pulling a piece of mining belt by hand when the edge of the belt flipped over hitting them on the left knee. The employee continued to work until they had surgery to their knee on 9/16/24 and is now off work.

April 29, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee fell and twisted right ankle when exiting the rail bus man-trip.

April 19, 2024 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor blade knife to cut the knee pad and the knife slipped cutting EE's left index finger.

February 6, 2024 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck in the head by small rock while trouble shooting a fouled conveyor on the CM. The employee was examined by EMT and transported to the ER where they determined they may possibly have a concussion. The employee was written off until follow up with family physician who requested the employee remain off work until 2/12/24 for monitoring.

January 23, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1-23-2024, the employee was pulling a piece of line curtain when EE felt a strain in EE's knee. The employee was transported to Clinch Valley Medical Center where EE was treated and released to return to work EE's next shift.

2023 · 1 incident

September 28, 2023 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee inadvertently got the web of EE's left hand caught between two pieces of roof bolt steel when connecting them together.

2022 · 8 incidents

May 19, 2022 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was in the process of cutting coal in the number two left crosscut when an unplanned methane ignition occurred resulting in flash burns to the employee's hands, neck and ear.

April 28, 2022 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using manual ratchet chain hoist to free a stuck flight and the as they released the hoist a hand was pinched between two of the chain links.

March 22, 2022 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing the feeder cable that was hanging up with a rope hanger and as EE was letting the cable down the metal hook end of the rope hanger caught EE's nose resulting in a laceration on the left nostril.

March 10, 2022 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Track entry out by area, was on bus, 5 men in the bus. 2 employees of mine and 3 of Meade Fire Services LLC mine employee.

March 10, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling as a passenger on a rail personal carrier mantrip to the Main section. As the mantrip traveled up the slope incline, it lost traction and slid down the incline hitting a parked rail mantrip at the bottom of the slope.

March 10, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Track entry out by area was on bus, 5 men in the bus, 2 employees of mine and 3 of Meade Fire Services LLC mine employees

January 27, 2022 WV · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving power cables. Picked up on power cable to release rope hanger. Cable dropped and rope hanger cut left hand. Employee had to have stitches.

2021 · 3 incidents

December 27, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Working with concrete

December 13, 2021 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

working at concrete pump around pump lines and employee was exposed to grout when breaking pump line. Employee did not properly wash affected areas.

May 20, 2021 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making a cable repair and the knife slipped cutting the employee on the upper right leg.

2020 · 6 incidents

August 25, 2020 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was assisting in changing a hydraulic hose and got EE's hand between the boom arm and canopy jack causing a laceration

June 3, 2020 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was removing a rock from the miner and the rock slid off and struck EE in the right knee.

March 19, 2020 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to pull a rock out of the tail piece and got finger caught causing injury.

March 13, 2020 WV · Coal miner, nec EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was dragging wash down hose and valve got caught on something and opened the valve. When pressurized, the valve begin swinging and struck the employee in the face on cheek.

2019 · 6 incidents

December 5, 2019 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a man door and got a wrist caught between the door and mine roof resulting in a laceration to the wrist.

November 5, 2019 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting out of the shuttle car seat to change seat directions and twisted EE's left knee.

October 23, 2019 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling miner cable up and the hook broke loose striking the employee on the ankle

August 27, 2019 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking across the section and raised EE's head up slightly hitting the mine roof with EE's hard hat and EE's teeth struck together resulting in a possible cracked tooth. The ER doctor released EE after EE's exam, and EE followed up with a dentist and the dentist determined that the best preventative action would be to remove the tooth.

August 5, 2019 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying miner bits, as they dropped them to the ground, felt a pain in shoulder on 8/5/19. Employee refused treatment and on 8/9/19 stated that still had pain in shoulder. EE was taken to hospital, treated and released to return to work the following shift. EE recently brought in excuse beginning on 9/12/19 to be off work 6-8 weeks.

June 4, 2019 WV · Coal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading belt structure onto supply car. Employee dropped structure and caught finger between two rollers.

2018 · 4 incidents

November 8, 2018 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A borehole was drilled beneath a pre-existing mine that were not shown on a certified map the previous rooms that were mine. The water pressure apparently eroded the borehole and water began entering the mine. All employees were removed from the mine and this was reported to the MSHA hotline for immediately reportable accidents. No injuries occurred from this accident.

November 5, 2018 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pinched left ring finger between slate bar and a guard.

June 27, 2018 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the outer jacket of a cable for a repair and the knife contacted hand creating an incision.

May 24, 2018 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Ramaco Resources, LLC · Contact with electrical current

Employee was troubleshooting a seal pump and came in contact with electricity.